VP, Total Rewards

Judi Health•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Total Rewards leads Judi Health’s enterprise-wide strategy for compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and retirement programs. The role shapes how the organization attracts, rewards, and retains talent as it grows. As a strategic advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer and executive leadership team, the VP establishes the long-term vision, philosophy, and governance for Total Rewards, ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, scalable, compliant, and financially sustainable. The position applies deep expertise, business judgment, and data-driven analysis to compensation and benefits strategy, workforce investments, and organizational growth. The VP also partners with Judi Care leadership, bringing an employer and benefits perspective to product development, client solutions, and go-to-market strategy. The role builds and develops a high-performing Total Rewards function and the capabilities, processes, and infrastructure needed to support Judi Health’s continued growth. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the New York City, Denver, or Charlotte offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive compensation, benefits, and Total Rewards experience, including significant leadership of enterprise-wide programs and strategy.
Deep expertise in compensation strategy, benefits plan design, market pricing, incentive programs, job architecture, pay equity, and Total Rewards governance.
Demonstrated experience advising and influencing C-suite executives and senior business leaders on complex Total Rewards and workforce decisions.
Experience developing and evolving Total Rewards strategies, programs, and infrastructure within a growing or complex organization.
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to compensation and employee benefits.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise compensation planning and benefits strategy.
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing Total Rewards budgets, forecasts, investments, and cost strategies.
Proven ability to use workforce analytics, market intelligence, and financial data to drive strategic decision-making.
Experience leading significant Total Rewards transformation, modernization, or organizational change initiatives.
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable business recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and senior business leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, or related advanced degree.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
Experience leading Total Rewards in a high-growth healthcare, technology, or regulated organization.
Experience leading pay transparency, job architecture, compensation modernization, or broader Total Rewards transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities related to compensation and benefits.
Experience partnering with healthcare or benefits product teams and translating employer needs and market insights into product, client, or go-to-market strategy.

Responsibilities

Set and lead Judi Health’s enterprise Total Rewards strategy and philosophy across compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and retirement programs.
Advise the Chief Human Resources Officer and executive leadership team on Total Rewards strategy, workforce investments, organizational growth, and key talent decisions.
Establish the long-term vision and governance for compensation, including salary structures, incentive programs, job architecture, market positioning, pay equity, and pay transparency.
Lead enterprise-wide compensation planning, including merit, bonus, promotion, and market adjustment cycles.
Oversee the strategic direction of health and welfare, retirement, and wellbeing programs, balancing employee experience, market competitiveness, cost, and long-term sustainability.
Use market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and workforce analytics to inform executive-level recommendations and Total Rewards strategy.
Establish and evolve governance, policies, and decision frameworks that promote consistency, internal equity, scalability, and compliance across Total Rewards programs.
Advise executives and business leaders on complex compensation decisions, job architecture, pay equity, benefits strategy, and evolving market practices.
Own the financial strategy for Total Rewards, including budgets, forecasting, investment decisions, and cost-management strategies in partnership with Finance and executive leadership.
Lead strategic relationships with benefits consultants, brokers, carriers, survey providers, and other key partners.
Oversee benefits strategy and annual enrollment, promoting employee understanding, engagement, and an effective benefits experience.
Lead Total Rewards strategy related to organizational transactions, due diligence, workforce integration, and other significant business changes.
Establish analytics and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decisions about attraction, retention, engagement, and workforce investment.
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure Total Rewards strategies support organizational priorities and scale with the business.
Partner with Judi Care leadership to provide employer-side benefits expertise and market insight for product development, client solutions, and go-to-market initiatives.
Translate employer needs, benefits trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics into recommendations that strengthen Judi Health’s product offerings and competitive position.
Build and develop a high-performing Total Rewards function, including the capabilities, processes, and infrastructure needed for continued growth.